At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build advanced AI/ML solutions, focusing on Generative AI and LLMs.
- Company: A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments.
- Benefits: Outside IR35 with a daily rate of £550 - £650 and hybrid working.
- Other info: Active SC Clearance is necessary due to the nature of the work.
- Why this job: Lead Data Scientist role with hands-on model development in cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong experience with LLMs, SLMs, and transformer architectures is required.
A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire a Lead Data Scientist to lead Data Science processes and GenAI deployment across complex programmes. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI systems, with a particular focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll work across complex datasets and emerging technologies to create scalable, repeatable, and production-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with engineering and technical leadership teams to drive AI capability forward, while remaining hands‑on with model development, optimisation, and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build advanced AI/ML solutions for complex data‑driven challenges
- Develop and optimise Generative AI models and LLM‑based applications
- Work with transformer architectures, SLMs, convolutional models, and related AI frameworks
- Build and optimise graph databases to support intelligent data relationships and retrieval
- Design and implement MCP Servers and supporting AI infrastructure
- Select and apply appropriate machine learning techniques to achieve repeatable and measurable outcomes
- Contribute to AI architecture decisions, experimentation strategies, and technical roadmaps
- Work closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders within secure environments
- Support optimisation problems and solver‑based approaches where required
Experience Required
- Strong hands‑on experience building AI models and machine learning solutions
- Commercial experience with:
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Small Language Models (SLMs)
- Transformer architectures
- Convolutional models
- Experience designing and optimising graph databases
- Experience building MCP servers
- Proven ability to apply AI and ML techniques to solve complex data problems
- Experience delivering scalable and repeatable AI solutions
- Generative AI (GenAI) experience is essential
Due to the nature of the opportunity and business, applicants need active SC Clearance.
Lead Gen AI Data Scientist in Farnborough employer: Talent Locker
Located in Farnborough, this technology organisation focuses on deploying AI in secure environments. They offer competitive pay and a hybrid work model, fostering innovation in advanced AI systems. Join a team dedicated to solving complex data challenges with state-of-the-art technology.
